Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum at 8.5/9.8. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum wins for hydration.
Head to head
1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
Score comparison
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
21% overlapOnly in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
29 unique
Shared ingredients
11 in common
Only in INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
41 unique
Why Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum comes out ahead
Where Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.6 compared to INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum's 9.5. With Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum brings Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol as actives, while iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum relies on Arginine, Lactic Acid, and Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum gets the nod here with its 9.1 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Our verdict
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum or INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum?
Based on ingredient analysis, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum and INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum and INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.